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Eight questions for proponents of a Brics common currency.

Gold is on display at Korea Gold Standard in Seoul, Wednesday. Copper prices are climbing, propelled by the recent sustained rally of gold and silver amid investors’ preference for safe-haven assets, market watchers said Friday.

The AUD/JPY cross builds on the previous day's late bounce from the 95.35-95.30 area, or over a one-week low, and gains strong positive traction during the Asian session on Friday.

China’s distressed developers are increasingly asking local courts to drive their restructuring efforts, as weak home sales continue to weaken their ability to make headway or deliver on private debt workout plans.

The Japanese Yen (JPY) attracts some sellers on Friday in reaction to comments from Japan's Finance Minister, Katsunobu Kato, saying that higher long-term rates can pressure Japan's fiscal situation.

Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong speaks in this Feb. 18 photo. The Korean central bank is widely expected to lower its policy rate by 0.25 percentage point next week in an effort to prop up the economy, a poll showed Friday.

The Indian Rupee (INR) gains ground on Friday after reaching a one-week high in the previous session.

The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the value of the US Dollar (USD) against six major currencies, depreciates after registering gains for the last two successive days amid falling Treasury yields.

Here is what you need to know on Thursday, February 20: While major currency pairs are having a tough time making a decisive move in either direction, Gold extends its uptrend to a new record-high on Thursday.